Entry Level Clinical Social Work Jobs

New grad clinical social work jobs open doors for recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship placements or practicum hours can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Government & Public Sector, with employers like Stanford Medicine Children's Health, Crown Equipment, and Metropolitan State University of Denver hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles140+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerStanford Medicine Children's Health
Top cityPalo Alto, CA
Work type80% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Gwinnett County Public Schools
Temporary/Miscellaneous - Social Work Intern
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Gwinnett County Public Schools
New 1m ago
Temporary/Miscellaneous - Social Work Intern
Gwinnett County Public Schools
Gwinnett County, GA
Community & Nonprofit Services
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
On-Site
201-500

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Simmons University
Administrative Assistant to the Dean (School of Social Work)
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Simmons University
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Administrative Assistant to the Dean (School of Social Work)
Simmons University
Boston, Massachusetts
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$18 - $30/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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Gresham Smith
Experiential Graphic Designer - Life and Work Places Market
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Gresham Smith
New 1m ago
Experiential Graphic Designer - Life and Work Places Market
Gresham Smith
Nashville, Tennessee
Creative & Design
Graphic Designer
UI/UX Design
Bachelor's degree in graphic design
1,001-5,000

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Stanford Health Care
Social Work Clinician / Float - Inpatient Social Work
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Stanford Health Care
New 1m ago
Social Work Clinician / Float - Inpatient Social Work
Stanford Health Care
Palo Alto, California
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling
$45 - $59/hr
Master's degree in social work
10,000+

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Stanford Health Care
Social Work Clinician (Geriatrics) - Social Services - Full-time (1.0 FTE) Days
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Stanford Health Care
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Social Work Clinician (Geriatrics) - Social Services - Full-time (1.0 FTE) Days
Stanford Health Care
Palo Alto, California
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling
$45 - $59/hr
Master's degree in social work
10,000+

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Entry Level Clinical Social Work Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Stanford Medicine Children's Health
    Stanford Medicine Children's Health5
  • Crown Equipment
    Crown Equipment4
  • Metropolitan State University of Denver
    Metropolitan State University of Denver4
  • Emory Healthcare
    Emory Healthcare3
  • HUB International
    HUB International3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education51
  • Healthcare & Medical Services47
  • Government & Public Sector7
  • Insurance6
  • Construction & Real Estate4

Entry Level Clinical Social Work Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level clinical social work job?

Start by completing a supervised practicum or internship during your MSW program, since most entry level clinical positions require field hours even before licensure. Highlight your clinical modalities, populations served, and any case management experience on your resume. Applying to community mental health centers, hospitals, and nonprofit agencies gives new graduates the broadest exposure and the fastest path to supervised hours toward licensure.

Which companies hire entry level clinical social works?

Companies hiring entry level clinical social works right now include Stanford Medicine Children's Health, Crown Equipment, and Metropolitan State University of Denver, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this experience level, hiring tends to come from community mental health organizations, hospital systems, school districts, and government social services agencies that actively onboard new graduates and provide licensure supervision.

Are there remote entry level clinical social work jobs?

Yes, though most clinical roles at the entry level are on-site or hybrid due to supervised practice requirements. About 20% of entry level clinical social work openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with telehealth platforms and larger behavioral health networks more likely to offer flexible arrangements for associate-licensed clinicians.

Are these new grad clinical social work jobs?

Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior clinical social work roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internship or practicum hours toward requirements, or accepts candidates who hold an associate-level license and are working toward full licensure under supervision.

Which industries hire the most entry level clinical social works?

Entry Level clinical social work roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Government & Public Sector, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they carry high caseloads, rely on newly licensed clinicians to meet demand, and typically have structured supervision programs that help new graduates complete the hours needed for independent licensure.